Chinese beer isn’t quite considered as tasty abroad. Most people only know lagers of big brands like Tsingtao, Snow or Harbin. During the last 5 years, craft breweries have been popping up almost under the radar across China, and it’s not just the local expats who are frequenting them. In Chengdu, MUG and The Beer

[:en] Chengdu foodies, check out these fresh places in town! Zoe Bakery We were glad to see a new bakery open up in Tongzilin last summer. Zoe Bakery is very dedicated to sourcing and using quality materials, organic where possible. There are always new treats on the shelves, and their bread is fresh every day. We

[:en]Chengdu based promoter New Noise ends the year in style by bringing over Múm, playing the Little Bar Space on December 17th. This will probably be the biggest show by an international band we have this year. Music lovers mark your calendars; it doesn’t happen that much that we get big international bands coming through.

[:en] J-Fever is a major figure in the Beijing underground hip hop / freestyle scene, took part in the Red Bull Music Academy Base Camp in Beijing last year. Soulspeak is a producer originally from LA, been stationed in Beijing for 8 years. they’re on a tour supported by Musikid and Douban’s new label D Force,